Inside VVA Chapters
Chapter 565 Joins Native American Powwow
May 12, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 565 provided a color guard at the 6th Annual PowWow on Manatawny Creek in in Pottstown, Pa. The PowWow celebrates Native American culture with dance, music, food and more. Emcee Barry Lee…
Chapter 654 Hosts Recognition Day
May 11, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Jon Panarese Chapter 654 in Jacksonville, N.C, hosted a Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony on April 27. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune assisted with a color guard and firing detail. The…
Chapter 96 Visits Local Veterans’ Graves
May 10, 2019
On April 14, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 96 in Tallahassee, Fla., visited the graves of four are soldiers who died in Vietnam: Willie Brown, Joseph Harris, Johnnie Stephens and Marvin Zion Brock in Bainbridge, Georgia. "The first one…
Chapter 1091 Awards Gibbs Lifetime Membership
May 9, 2019
[caption id="attachment_17122" align="alignright" width="300"] Chapter Vice President Gerry Barrons, Bill Gibbs, and Sergeant at Arms Jack Hyle.[/caption] Vietnam Veterans of America Ocean City (Md.) Chapter 1091 awarded Bill Gibbs, owner of The Dough Roller restaurants, an…
Chapter 278 Chuckwagon Fundraiser Nets $10K
May 8, 2019
A fundraiser held by Texarkana's Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 278 likley netted more than $10,000 to help disabled and needy veterans in the area. Held March 30 at the Four States Fairgrounds, the second annual…
More Than 180 Veterans Attend Chapter 961 Event
May 3, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Utah Chapter 961 held a National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony March 29, commemorating the day when the last U.S. troops were evacuated from the Vietnam. More than 180 veterans attended the…
Chapter 751 Observes Vietnam Veterans Day
May 2, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 751 hosted a National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration March 29 in Lawton, Okla. Following proclamations on behalf of the state and city from State Rep. Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) and…
Chapter 1027 Joins Vietnam Veterans Day Event
May 1, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America St. Joseph County Chapter 1027 participated in a March 29 event marking National Vietnam War Veterans Day held at VFW Post 9820 in South Bend, Ind. “It’s recognition for us,” Navy veteran…
Chapter 364 Hosts Recognition Day
April 30, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Laurel Highlands Chapter 364 cohosted its 3rd Annual Vietnam Era Veterans Recognition Day on March 29, with Veteran Community Initiatives (VCI) and Conemaugh Valley Veterans. Dozens of veterans attend the event, which featured…
Chapter 931 Participates in Vietnam Veterans Day Event
April 29, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Pineywoods Chapter 931 participated in a day of honor in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29. The annual ceremony, held in Nacogdoches, Texas, attracted a record number…